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The fear of death is one of the most gripping and palpable sensation humans feel. Stoic philosophers like Epictetus, however, have a different view of our inevitable end. In today's Academic Minute, Creighton University's William O. Stephens details the thinking of Stoic philosophers.

Every commercial for new electronics is packed with flashy tech terminology meant to entice you into thinking you need this new device. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Surrey's Radu Sporea analyzes how we talk about technology and electronics.

Certain afflictions are embarrassing to discuss. Because of this, they remain untreated and can often worsen. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Memphis's Steven Soifer profiles shy-bladder syndrome.